Start a Pet Crematorium
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, about 60 percent of all households in the United States have a pet. The Pet Food Institute reports that U.S. residents own about 60 million dogs and about 75 million cats. With statistics like these, it's no wonder pet owners love their pets and typically view them as members of their families. And it's no surprise that pet crematorium businesses would develop to provide a means to memorialize family pets.
Instructions
1. Establish networks with animal organizations and associations to learn more about animal issues. Start this process before setting up the pet crematorium to ensure that all aspects of the business operation comply with community ethical standards. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was the first humane society to be established in North America. ASPCA has a large membership and has a Pet Loss Support program that can involve crematorium services.
2. Conduct market research about existing pet crematoriums near the community where business operations are being considered. Obtain statistics about the community from local business associations to determine whether there would be an adequate demand for this service based on household demographics. Also, talk to existing business owners for tips and insight into operational challenges.
3. Obtain proper training in cremation services. This may be required by the local regulating agency, but is also essential if the business operator is not experienced in providing pet cremation services. In addition to being a leading supplier of crematorium equipments, Matthews Cremation Division offers a cremator training and certification program.
4. Obtain required business licenses and crematorium permits as required by local and state governments. Most governments regulate both cemetery and crematorium services under their laws. It is best to check with a local attorney to ensure that the prospective business owner has a proper understanding of all applicable regulations and licensing requirements.
5. Secure facilities for operating the pet crematorium business or consider purchasing an existing business or a franchise. Crematory services will have zoning restrictions that determine where it can be located within a community. Accordingly, before securing a facility check with the local government business office to find out about zoning and air-quality control restrictions.
6. Find suppliers to purchase pet crematory equipment and accessories. Matthews Cremation Division and U.S. Cremation Equipment offer a line of pet incinerary equipment, which will be one of the major start-up business expenses. Another important supplier for this business is the pet urns vendor. McKenzie Associates offers a wide selection of wholesale pet urns.
7. Advertise and market the business through local newspapers, magazines, radio stations and through a website. The growing number of pet publications-such as the national magazines Dog World, Cat Fancy and Horse Journal-make target marketing for this business easy. Contact local veterinary hospitals, pet shelters and pet shops with a business introductory letter. Professional brochures and business cards can be left on pet-store community boards.
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